GRE Word List

ENIGMA

something hard to understand or explain

The meaning of the word enigma is something hard to understand or explain.

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WordMeaning
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
jocosegiven to joking : merry
tawnyof the color tawny